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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Express - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.3L 🢒 Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side

    Object Number: 328555 Size: SH
  1. Install the NEW exhaust manifold gaskets.

    2. Object Number: 188121 Size: SH
  2. Install the exhaust manifold.
  3. Install the spark plug wire shields.
  4. If reusing the fasteners, apply threadlock GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) or equivalent, to the threads of the exhaust manifold bolts.

    5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the exhaust manifold bolts.
    6. 5.1. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts on the first pass to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
    5.2. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts on the final pass to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
  6. Install the spark plug wires to the spark plug wire retainers.
  7. Install the spark plug wires onto the spark plugs.